Bayer Leverkusen

Champions Bayer Leverkusen battled past Mainz 05 with a 1-0 win coming courtesy of a superb Alex Grimaldo free kick on Tuesday to stretch their winning run to seven straight matches in the Bundesliga and close in on leaders Bayern Munich.

Alejandro Grimaldo finds the back of the net from outside the box on a fantastic free kick.

Bayer Leverkusen battled past hosts Borussia Dortmund 3-2 with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move within a point of leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen wins the ball high up the pitch and makes Borussia Dortmund pay with an incredible strike into the back of the net from Nathan Tella.

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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso praised his team's determination after a commanding 5-1 win over Freiburg on Saturday, stressing the contest was more difficult than the scoreline suggested.

Red-hot Patrik Schick's four goals powered Bayer Leverkusen to a 5-1 win over Freiburg in the Bundesliga.

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